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Maryland Hires Buzz Williams as New Head Coach in Six-Year Deal

Williams, known for his NCAA success, faces the challenge of rebuilding Maryland's depleted roster after Kevin Willard's departure to Villanova.

Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Buzz Williams during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams looks on against Michigan during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams speaks to players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Overview

  • Maryland officially announced Buzz Williams as its new men's basketball head coach, signing him to a six-year contract.
  • Williams leaves Texas A&M after six seasons, where he led the team to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
  • Replacing Kevin Willard, who departed for Villanova, Williams inherits a roster impacted by NBA Draft entries and transfer portal activity.
  • The hiring was expedited by interim athletic director Colleen Sorem to address the transfer portal timeline and stabilize the program.
  • Some former Maryland players have expressed concerns about Williams' lack of ties to the program, calling for stronger connections to the school's basketball legacy.